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Joyful Jellyfish - Art Class
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Alm Park, 1300 Elm St. S, Moorhead, Minnesota, 56560
Join us in this undersea adventure as artists create a glowing jellyfish using a mix of oil pastels and watercolors.
In this blended-media class, artists will explore the power of warm and cool colors – how they contrast, complement, and bring artwork to life. This is a fun and creative way to learn key art concepts while making a colorful ocean-inspired masterpiece!
Thursday, May 7 from 6-7 pm Ages 6-9 | $10 Registration Fee Located at Alm Park, 1300 Elm St. S, Moorhead, MN 56560 Register online at moorheadparks.activityreg.com
Pre-registration is required. For more information and to view our online interactive brochure, visit moorheadparks.com.

Mom's Night Out Shopping Event
2026-05-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Tootsie’s Children Boutique, 4600 32nd Ave S Ste 100, Fargo, North Dakota, 58104
Join Tootsie’s Children’s Boutique and Mickey Roo Maternity & Nursery for our first ever Mom’s Night Out Mother’s Day shopping extravaganza! Enjoy in store deals, giveaways, and sips and snacks! We’re so excited to have a fun night out for all you Mamas! Save the date and tell your friends! You don’t want to miss it!

Library Lair
2026-05-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
Teens and tweens age 10-18 are invited to the Library Lair for snacks, activities and hang out time. The Library Lair happens every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m.* at the Dr. James Carlson Library. (January 8 – June 4). Activities will include robots, candy games, electronics, paper airplanes, and much more. NO registration is required.

A special Spring Break Library Lair is scheduled Thursday, March 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library.

Games / No Registration Required / STEM / Teens

Kids Corner: A Gift That Grows
2026-05-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Scheels Home & Hardware, 3202 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND
Let creativity bloom! Join SCHEELS Home & Hardware on Thursday, May 7th from 3–6 PM for a special Kids Corner event where children create a one-of-a-kind living gift. The perfect way to celebrate spring and make something heartfelt for a parent, grandparent, or someone special in their life.
All supplies included $10 ticket (includes a $10 SCHEELS gift card upon arrival) Recommended for ages 5+ Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/mr229w9v Parent/guardian must be present for duration of event
Supplies are limited, so pre-registration is required for each participating child to ensure every child receives a kit. Pro-tip: things might get a little messy with paint and dirt, so painting clothes are highly encouraged!
Stop by anytime between 3:00–6:00 PM and let your child create, plant, and take home a gift that grows!

TNT Preschool Open Gym
2026-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 | TNT Gymnastics
Preschool Open Gym
Ages: Walking – 5 years old

Enjoy 60 minutes of exploration in the gym with an active helper. Instructors are on-site to facilitate and ensure safe play guidelines are being followed.​
Open to children who are walking to 5 years old. Active helper required.

When is Preschool Open Gym?
Fall Hours:
August 28 – May 8

Thursdays: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 9:30am
Friday: 10:00am – 11:00am

What is the cost of Preschool Open Gym?
$7 per child or $60 for a 10-visit punch card.
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TNT holds on to your punch card so you don’t have to worry about leaving it at home. Punch cards never expire.

How do I sign up for a preschool open gym?
We ask that families pre-register for the preschool open gyms as we have limited availability. We can not guarantee entry into the open gym without pre-registering. There is no deposit to register. We will collect payment / use a punch on your punch card when you sign in. Registration opens for the week each Wednesday.

Teeter Tots Storytime
2026-05-07 10:30 - 11:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Littles and their grown-ups are invited to this station-based storytime session for little ones 18 months through 3 years

Teeter Tots Storytime is a weekly storytime experience for those between the ages of 18 months to 3 years. This unique station-based storytime session is a simple and fun way to introduce your young, energetic toddler to important early literacy skills that will help them succeed later in life. If your child is a little too advanced for our Baby Boost Storytime, but not quite ready to join the “big kids” at Ready to Read, this special storytime might be perfect for your family.
Teeter Tots Storytimes is free and open to the public. No registration is required to participate in these events.

Baby Bounce @ Moorhead Public Library
2026-05-07 10:30 - 11:15 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Don’t miss this weekly family literacy event! This program runs 30-45 minutes including community with other caregivers and playtime.

Baby Rhyme Time
2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
Share songs, fingerplays, short books, rhythms, and rhymes with your baby while introducing them to books and the library! Babies ages birth to 24 months are invited to join us for baby storytimes. One lap per child, please!
For more information on this or any other library program, please call Children’s Services at 701.241.1495 or send Children’s Services an email.

Early Literacy / No Registration Required / Storytime / Young Children

Olivet MomCo Meetup
2026-05-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Olivet Lutheran Church
We are a community of moms supporting one another through the beautiful, and often challenging journey of motherhood. Our group provides regular gatherings where moms can build meaningful friendships, grow spiritually, and find encouragement and practical help. Come join us for one of our regular bi-weekly meetups at Olivet MomCo!
A typical meetup consists of brunch and fellowship, followed by a planned activity, speaker, or video in connection to our theme for each meeting with a prayer and devotional related to our theme for that week. More details about the theme and activity for each week will be shared on our public Facebook Page, Olivet MOPS Fargo prior to each meeting. Childcare is available during meetings for birth through preschool age where the kids can enjoy playing with friends, have a snack, and participate in coloring or a craft activity while mom gets to build connections with fellow moms. Outside of our regular meetups during the school year, we also host monthly play dates and moms night out activities year round. Come check us out! We would love to meet you!

Day Time Play Time @ Fargo All Stars
2026-05-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Fargo All Stars
Day Time Play Time- Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am
Daytime Play Time is for kids under 6 years of age, their adult helper, and siblings.
Walk ins welcome!
$5 Open Gyms

RedHawks Baseball Game
2026-05-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Newman Outdoor Field
Come cheer on the RedHawks at Newman Outdoor Field!

Open Gym @ Fargo All Stars
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Fargo All Stars
$5 Open Gym- Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm
Open to anyone and includes use of the entire gym and all of the equipment.
No registration necessary, walk ins always welcome!

Community Game Night!
2026-05-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Faith United Methodist Church, 909 19th Avenue North, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
Community Game Night is a fun event that is free for all! Games and a light meal are provided but feel free to bring food and games to share.

Dad's Night Out!
2026-05-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Gathered FM Play Cafe, 705 13th Ave N, Fargo, North Dakota, 58102
A special event for Dads and kids to prep for Mother’s Day!
Join us Wednesday to create a canvas tote bag with your child’s handprints, make a special card for Mom, shop our retail space set for Moms gifts and wrapping paper and assistance, take photos at our photo booth to create a framed photo for Moms!
ALL of this included plus play for $20/child!
Retail store will be extra but wrapping and cards included.
Join us for an evening for Dads and Kids to gear up for Mother’s Day!

Color Splash Art @ WRTS
2026-05-06 16:30 - 18:00 | We Rock the Spectrum
Color Splash Art is teaming up with We Rock the Spectrum – North Dakota for a special Mother’s Day filled workshop where kids will create a fun gift for mom, grandma, or other important lady in their life.
Cost: $30 per child
When: May 6th, 2026 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
(caregivers can either drop off or stay for the event)
Ages: 5-9
Location: 3051 25th St. S, Suite K-J1, Fargo, ND 58103

Storytime @ Moorhead Public Library
2026-05-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime.
Each week, we explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests and more! Storytime typically lasts for 45 minutes and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun.

Ready to Read Storytime
2026-05-06 10:30 - 11:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Join us for this free Storytime hour for kids 3 – 5 and their adults, where we read, write, talk, play, sing, and create together to practice early literacy skills.

Ready to Read Storytime at the West Fargo Public Library is designed to help preschoolers (ages 3 – 5) build the skills they need to become confident, independent readers through fun, engaging activities that kids and their grown-ups can enjoy together.
Each week, we explore a theme through books, songs, movement, crafts, and play. These activities support important early literacy skills, while also encouraging social-emotional growth, creativity, and self-expression.
Ready to Read Storytime is more than just reading together. It’s about helping kids build routines, make connections, and see how stories are part of the bigger world around them. Join us in a safe, welcoming space where learning is joyful and every child can grow through play and discovery.
Ready to Read Storytime is free and open to the public. No registration is required to participate in these events.

Little Leapers @ Skyzone
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | SkyZone
PLAY TIME WITH A PURPOSE
Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play adventure created for parents and little ones to enjoy together.
You’ll love watching your child bounce, climb and explore in a safe environment while interacting with similar age children and learning about sharing, teamwork, and other important social skills.
Bond, make memories and watch your Little Leaper thrive.
Tickets: $12
Adults jump FREE! *SkySocks not included
*For ages 7 & under

Storytime + Craft @ Moorhead Public Library
2026-05-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow.
Join us for Storytime and a craft! Each week, we explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, and more! Storytime typically lasts for an hour and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun.

Decades Club at the Hjemkomst Center
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560
Join us at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County for a fun, hands-on history adventure called Decades Club designed just for kids ages 6–10!
Young learners will explore real Clay County artifacts, discover what life was like long ago, and become history detectives through interactive storytelling and guided exploration. Each program includes a creative activity inspired by local history — so every child goes home with a project they made and a new connection to our community’s past.
History isn’t just something you read about — it’s something you can see, touch, and experience! The class is free and it starts at 6pm, part of Free Tuesdays at the museum!

Caring Closet for Children
2026-05-05 11:00 - 13:00
1st and 3rd Tuesday Each Month
Free Children’s Clothing
No Documentation required.
1st United Methodist Church
906 1st Ave S Fargo ND 58103

Little Sliders Club @ Slick City
2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Slick City ND, 3430 Jacks Way S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58104
Little Sliders Club is the perfect playtime for kids 7 and under! Ages 4–7 can enjoy our big slides and air courts, while toddlers 3 and under explore the Junior Jungle. With crafts, music, and special events like character visits, there’s always something exciting for every little adventurer.

Toddler Tuesdays @ WRTS
2026-05-05 09:00 - 11:00 | We Rock the Spectrum
9-11 am
$10+ tax
ages 4 and under only

Single Mother's Bible Study
2026-05-04 21:00 - 22:00
Life as a single mom can feel heavy… and often, it feels like you’re carrying it alone.
This space was created so you don’t have to.
Join us for a virtual Bible study designed specifically for single mothers… a place to breathe, to be encouraged, and to reconnect with your faith alongside women who truly understand the season you’re in.
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 9PM (via Zoom)… after the kids are in bed, in a space where you can come exactly as you are.
No pressure. No perfection. Just real conversation, real support, and a reminder that you are not alone in this.
There is a seat for you here.
Registration: https://forms.gle/DfBBBFbmxJjkAXFS9

Author Visit with Patrick Springer, Writer of "Untamed: The Story of the Wild Horses of Theodore Roosevelt National Park"
2026-05-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Join us as we welcome North Dakota author Patrick Springer for a presentation, book launch, and book signing for Untamed: The Story of the Wild Horses of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
A tale of survival, adaptation and independence, the book reveals their fascinating origin stories, with ancestors that include the horses surrendered by Sitting Bull’s followers after their exile in Canada. Some of these war ponies were later purchased by historical figures like the Marquis de Mores and contributed to the stock of North Dakota horse ranches. Springer will discuss his research and how this book came to be at this event for all ages. Copies of the books will be available for purchase at the event. For further details, contact Steve Hubbard at 701.241.1492.
About the author: Patrick Springer is a journalist in Fargo, N.D., who has worked as a reporter for The Forum and inforum.com for more than 30 years, specializing in stories about the Dakotas, its politics, culture, and history. A native of South Dakota, he has won numerous writing awards for investigative journalism and government news coverage. A graduate of South Dakota State University,
he holds a master’s degree in creative nonfiction writing from Emerson College.

All Ages / Authors & Writers / No Registration Required

Mother's Day Card Crafting
2026-05-04 16:00 - 20:00 | Events 4 All, 723 NP Ave, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and the little ones would love to show all the moms and grandmas in their lives how much they’re loved. This is a drop-in event, so you don’t need to stay for the entire time. Multiple stations will be set up for crafting fun cards in a number of styles, so any skill level will be able to attend and have fun. I’ll be teaching how to make infinity folding cards for those who are interested in a fun challenge, but there will also be a number of simpler designs available. Drop in and have a fun time! $5, All ages welcome

Parade of Homes Spring Edition
2026-05-04 15:00 - 19:00 | Fargo/Moorhead
The Building Industry Association of the RRV invites you to the Parade of Homes Spring Edition 2026!
It’s the first two weekends in May + Mondays and offers a scattered-site tour of newly built homes across six communities.
Dates: May 2-4 and 9-11Hours: Noon – 5 p.m. Sat/Sun and 3 – 7 p.m. Mon
The official event magazine will be available free of charge at all Hornbacher’s April 27.
Since its inception in the fall of 1961, this community event has been a pillar of our region, rooted in the vision of local trendsetters in the construction industry. Over the decades, the Parade has grown into a celebration of craftsmanship and creativity, reflecting the spirit of home building in our community.
ADMISSIONAdmission is free to most homes. There is a $5 ticket to visit both luxurious featured homes by Hawthorne Custom Homes and Klein Custom Homes: use cash or Venmo to purchase your ticket at either home.
PARADEFM.COMVisit paradefm.com to see maps plus more. The site is mobile ready for you to tap into driving directions, photos, video links, participant bios and home descriptions. Home listings will be live in mid-April.
MOTHER’S DAY BINGOBack for the third year, we’re turning the Parade of Homes Spring Edition into a fun-filled bingo adventure! Since Mother’s Day is during the Parade, we’ve curated three special giveaway bundles. Read more in the magazine or at paradefm.com!
THANK YOU SPONSORS!*Title sponsor: Fargo Glass & Paint Company with Novatech*Development Sponsor: Rivers Edge, Cub Creek, Hampton Place*Choice Sponsors: First International Bank and Trust | Forum Communications Printing*Appliance Sponsor: Rigels*Moving Sponsor: Two Men and a Truck*Painting & Drywall Sponsor: Weyer Companies

Monday Matinee at WF City Hall
2026-05-04 13:30 - 15:30 | West Fargo Library-Satellite Location, 2515 6th St. E, West Fargo, North Dakota, 58078
A free movie screening experience at City Hall, hosted by the West Fargo Public Library.

Sky Safari - Stories of our night sky (Solar Sprouts - 5 and under)
2026-05-03 15:00 - 16:00 | MSUM Planetarium
Hey Solar Sprouts! Are you ready to explore the night sky?
All aboard the Sky Safari! Hop in and explore our animal consetllations all over our night sky.
Have you seen our bears with long tails? Or how about a roaring lion? Or maybe a flying horse?
Let’s learn all about our night sky constellations and their stories!
Sky Safari is an all new MSUM Planetarium live show designed for our youngest audiences (5 and under)!
Check with the MSUM Box office for admission prices!
